Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 4,129 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Sheffield United and Blackburn Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Sheffield United start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.03
Eddie Myers kicks a strong pass forward to Tony Lee. Tony Lee plays a perfect one-two with Ledley Flintlock and rushes in on goal... Tony Lee takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Scott Bellamy manages to gather it comfortably.
4.52
Ivan Galli makes a simple pass to Ledley Flintlock. Ledley Flintlock whips in a cross ball towards Tony Lee. Tony Lee connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Scott Bellamy has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.12
Eddie Myers barges into Matthew Chadwick. The referee calls over Eddie Myers and warns him to calm down! Matthew Chadwick runs off the knock.
16.56
Stuart Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Matthew Chadwick. Matthew Chadwick makes a probing pass to Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nick Newby who gathers it comfortably.
22.34
Morris Smith takes it forward alone. Morris Smith goes all the way! Morris Smith cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
34.12
Ian Lloyd makes a simple pass to Peter Naylor. Peter Naylor makes a simple pass to Ledley Flintlock. Ledley Flintlock shoots from outside the area but Scott Bellamy is on top of it.
36.54
Gavin Eustace comes in with a late challenge on Luke Shearer. Gavin Eustace is given a warning by the referee! Luke Shearer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.14
Ian Lloyd makes a simple pass to Ivan Galli. Ivan Galli passes the ball forward to Ledley Flintlock. Ledley Flintlock shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.46
Morris Smith makes a probing pass to Jamie Edghill. Jamie Edghill knocks in a cross ball towards Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off!
53.12
Rio Newton knocks the ball forward to Eoin Philips. Eoin Philips flicks the ball to his team mate, Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nick Newby who gathers it comfortably.
54.21
Peter Naylor knocks the ball forward to Ledley Flintlock. Ledley Flintlock knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rio Newton.
55.39
Carlton Lockley comes in with a late challenge on Jamie Edghill. Carlton Lockley is warned by the referee! Jamie Edghill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.27
Morris Smith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jamie Edghill. Jamie Edghill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.23
Matthew Chadwick surges forward with the ball. Matthew Chadwick shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Nick Newby has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.48
Matthew Chadwick deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jamie Edghill. Jamie Edghill kicks a strong pass forward to Luke Shearer but the referee indicates it's offside!
71.42
Gavin Eustace takes it forward alone. Gavin Eustace knocks the ball forward to Tony Lee. Tony Lee shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.11
Morris Smith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.37
Ivan Galli sees space and advances. Ivan Galli plays a perfect one-two with Ledley Flintlock and rushes in on goal... Ivan Galli rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
78.39
Peter Naylor flicks the ball to his team mate, Ledley Flintlock. Ledley Flintlock goes all the way! Ledley Flintlock takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.17
Stuart Brady decides to run forward with the ball. Stuart Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer lofts in a cross ball towards Jamie Edghill. Jamie Edghill heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.24
Ivan Galli chips the ball to his team mate, Tony Lee. Tony Lee knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jonathan Benali.
89.05
Matthew Chadwick controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer goes all the way! Luke Shearer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Nick Newby is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Morris Smith of Blackburn Rovers
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.4%
47.6%
Play Area
28%
47.6%
24.4%